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This is much like when friends try to fix you up with a date. When you ask what she looks like, you get she has a wonderful personality.
The stretch Mahomes just went through, you were mighty quiet. I like Mahomes, Andy Reid moved up higher to get his guy. Andy Reid is regarded as an offensive genius. Look at all the qbs who had career years. Hell, Smith best years was under Andy Reid. Your envy for Watson is and always have been front and center. Nobody, you included had no idea he was having those problems. Mahomes wouldn't have fixed the terrible play calling and design by O'Brien. We saw what happened in the superbowl when Mahomes was under constant pressure too. Guess what, Watson played under that same pressure almost every game.
We got receipts on his Peterman love fest. Mahomes also got to work with a guy who turned Kevin Kolb into a tradeable qb that brought back a 1st rd pick.
They had the #1 overall draft pick, he wanted out. Wasn't Caserio around when they traded Drew Bledsoe in the division? They weren't viewing Minshew as someone they would regret trading in the division . They traded him for a conditional 6th rd pick. You dont think just a regular 6th would have done the trick? Late round picks for players are throw away picks. I mean they traded Ingram for a 2023 7th rd pick. If the Titans called after Henry went down, what now the Texans want a 3rd because its interdivision?
If you grew up around black people and know black people, then you should know the last thing black people want are token hires. Caserio and Esterby could've sold the Texans fans on anyone but Culley. All the minorities and non minority coaches were known for something good on a particular side of the ball. Culley wasn't known for anything aside from being a good person. Hell, Lovie, Caldwell, Frazier all fit that bill amongst the black dudes. They could've sold the fans on any of those interviewed except the guy they hired no matter his ethnicity. If Watson was pushing for a minority, which I doubt, the last guy he would push for is Culley. When you know black people and have regular conversations with black people, you would know the hiring of Culley is the worse for any kind of advancement.
Nick... if you're monitoring this site, we don't all feel this way. I am open to any seven figure position you need to fill with an African/Filipino-American.
I haven't mentioned Mahomes because the subject hasn't been brought up. But speaking of Mahomes the league has somewhat caught up to him. He's having to take the short throws and methodically move his team down the field. He's not putting up the numbers he was before. But he's got his team on a current 6 game win streak because he adjusted his game. This is what I hoped Derrick would learn to do. You're correct he looked like a guy should look when both of his starting OT's were missing. With that said, it that great pass had been caught insteadof dropped in the endzone. That game could've been a totally different story. In short he gave his team a chance to win.
Ok, now we're on the same page and thats why the fans have checked out and will continue to be checked out. I mean Khan sensed the dysfunctional state with his franchise qb and canned the coach. Watson spoke of the same without saying his name. Andre Johnson who never tweets or says anything called out Esterby. It was an easy out for Cal and he let it pass. Had he fired everyone and hired Caserio, this franchise wouldn't have this cloud over it. Back to Culley, the most disappointing thing about him is his indecisive nature. We all know it takes time to adjust in the NFL, but where is his stamp? He's been around Reid for a number of years and you dont have any kind of input in the offense? Supposedly they kept Kelly for Watson. Ok, Watson ain't playing, so why allow him to keep being a counter puncher who doesn't make any adjustments? Giants fired Garrett, Lions to the play calling duties away their oc, what has the Texans done with the 2nd lowest scoring team in the NFL? A team that hasn't scored a td in the 2nd half in 3 games? Absolutely nothing.
Whatever his title was in New England, he wore a headset during the games even then. He's just doing what he knows.
Belichick.
I've seen this game before. The pressure is going to come from those home-away crowds. One thing about the NFL, once you get that rep as a bad franchise and in the south where its 80 degrees in December, those empty stadiuns speaks volumes. Culley is the ultimate puppet. Did you hear him comment about Zach not being vaccinated? I haven't heard 1 coach speak about a players vaccination status except Culley and the Texans organization. Its like they're trying to portray him as a malcontent.
Does he have leftwich or kelly? If Leftwich I think he’d have a winning season.
Correct, I'm letting it play out & judging him on what he does, not on what I think he won't do.
We're talking about the guy who declined a penalty to punt instead of playing 3rd down over, right? Yeah, I'm judging him on what he's does too. And it hasn't been good. I guess when the Texans are so bad that fans sleep through their games, people won't see stuff.
There's plenty more where that came from, but to quote your own own words, "Dude, I'm not going over this again."
There's enough, imo, to say he does indeed have areas he needs to improve on. Par for the course for new HCs imo.
There’s first time coaches who make mistakes, then there’s guys in over their heads. There is a difference.
It's possible that Caserio has a good idea who he would like as HC, but that person is not currently available.
I think it is very clear that he wants to emphasize a strong running game interspersed with a short to intermediate passing game. At least, from his comments, I can envision what it is what he wants to do.
Urban Myer & Brandon Staley. I get it. I just feel Culley is closer to Staley than Urban. You disagree. It’s ok.
The decision was made before Culley got here to appease Watson, so they rolled with Kelly. Hopefully next season they’ll can that line of thinking & we’ll see what Culley wants from his offense
Agree on all parts.
Rumors as in dreamers on this board, or NFL “insider” rumors?
It was talked about on 610 and originated from someone who is a reliable source who is close to the Pats.
Now, who might that be? The suspense is killing me…NOT!
Is this the role of the GM? I can understand a GM wanting to run a WCO or EP scheme and then hiring a HC who runs a WCO or EP scheme. However, after the hire, isn't it the HC that determines his staff and how he wants to implement his plan and schemes? Shouldn't the GM be more concerned about drafting and signing personnel to match the HC plans and ideas?
So you're saying Culley has the sole responsibility for making the decision to keep or replace Tim Kelly?
Agree. Then that GM has to find the personnel to match those offensive/defensive philosophies. However, when it comes to the coaching staff, the HC might have to discuss budget or the salaries of his hires, but it's the HC responsibility for who he hires and fires from his coaching staff.
Caserio can make the recommendation. However, Culley should have final say to keep or replace Tim Kelly. Most HCs have that in writing before accepting a job. Do they have control over their coaching staff? Do they have control of the game day roster?
